SIMUL PARIKH
Port Huron,MI
Summary
I am an experienced radiation oncologist looking for a role in which I can pursue program growth, development and quality-improvement. Currently, I work as a full time clinical radiation oncologist, as medical director at a digital health company and as the host/creator of an oncology podcast ("The Accelerators"). I am a savvy communicator and excellent program grower. I am beloved by patients, referring physicians and staff. I continually look to improve my skills and knowledge by reading the current literature, attending conferences, and reaching out to experts in the field. Ideally, I will be in a setting with room for growth, clinical research and educational opportunities.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Medical Director
OncoHealth
07.2023 - Current
Medical director for radiation oncology. We perform utilization management and quality review for radiation oncology cases. This is based on guidelines and expert opinion.
Medical Director
Lake Huron Medical Center
Port Huron, MI
02.2022 - Current
- Director of radiation oncology at Lake Huron Medical Center and Garden City Hospital
- Lead for tumor board and organizer of CME
- Implemented standardization of treatment planning protocols.
Podcast Creator and Host
"The Accelerators"
08.2021 - Current
The Accelerators is a radiation oncology podcast discussing clinical oncology, policy, education, wellness, publishing, economics and a host of other topics. We have thousands of listeners and multiple sponsors.
Medical Director
MultiCare Health
Tacoma, WA
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Director of radiation oncology at 3 hospital based centers in South Puget Sound
- Increased access by opening consultation service at a 4th Multicare hospital in Puyallup, WA.
- Implemented standardization of treatment protocols for breast cancer and rectal cancer and continuing process within other subsites.
- Created pre-planning contour peer review program
- Linked South Puget Sound peer review with sister site in Inland Northwest (Spokane).
Medical Director
Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center
Glendale, AZ
11.2018 - 06.2021
- Work in collaboration with MDACC Houston to formulate evidence based, state of the art treatment plans for patients.
- Palliative radiation section chief - responsible for creating intra-network guidelines for palliative treatments.
- Started breast multi-disciplinary clinic in conjunction with surgeon, medical oncologist and navigation team.
- Specializing in treatment of tumors of the lung, breast, gastrointestinal tract, head and neck, and palliative care.
Radiation Oncologist
Associates In Radiation Medicine
Waldorf, MD
08.2010 - 09.2018
- Associates in Radiation Medicine Led the implementation of Southern Maryland's first stereotactic program (intracranial and extracranial).
- Improved and standardized quality assurance protocols for IMRT/IGRT and SRS/SBRT.
- Specialized in treatment of tumors of the lung, breast, gastrointestinal tract, head and neck, and palliative care.
- Skilled in IMRT/IGRT, SRS/SBRT, brachytherapy for gynecologic and breast malignancies.
Resident Physician
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Pittsburgh, PA
08.2006 - 07.2010
- External beam training included 3D-CRT, IMRT, IGRT with KV imaging, CBCT, and respiratory gating.
- Stereotactic radiosurgery and radiotherapy experience with Trilogy, Synergy, CyberKnife and GammaKnife platforms.
- Brachytherapy experience included training in prostate seed implantation (LDR), intracavitary gynecological implants (HDR, IGBT), Mammosite for breast.
Education
M.D. - Doctor of Medicine
Tulane University School of Medicine
New Orleans, LA05.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL06.2001
Skills
- Skilled in all modern radiation oncology techniques - IMRT/VMAT, IGRT, SGRT, SRS/SBRT, 3DCRT and brachytherapy
- Interested and skilled at quality improvement, process improvement, standardization/protocol development and peer review
Certification
American Board of Radiology Certification in Radiation Oncology (2012)
Timeline
Medical Director
OncoHealth
07.2023 - Current
Medical Director
Lake Huron Medical Center
02.2022 - Current
Podcast Creator and Host
"The Accelerators"
08.2021 - Current
Medical Director
MultiCare Health
06.2021 - 01.2022
Medical Director
Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center
11.2018 - 06.2021
Radiation Oncologist
Associates In Radiation Medicine
08.2010 - 09.2018
Resident Physician
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
08.2006 - 07.2010
M.D. - Doctor of Medicine
Tulane University School of Medicine
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Northwestern University
Research Activity
Posters
· 2009 ASTRO Annual Meeting: “Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT) in the treatment of locally advanced, recurrent and un-resectable pancreatic cancer." Rwigema JC, Parikh SD, Burton SA, Quinn AE, Bahary N, Stoller R, Zeh HJ, Lembersky B, Howell M, Heron DE
· 2009 ASTRO Annual Meeting: “Radioresistance of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Stem Cells”. Parikh SD, Wang T, Levina V, Gibson MK, Lokshin AE.
· 2009 American Radium Society Annual Meeting: “Radiosurgical Management of Intramedullary Spinal Cord Metastasis: A case report and review of the State of the Science”. Parikh SD, Heron DE.
· 2008 ASTRO Annual Meeting: “Treatment of Positive Surgical Margins Following Resection of Pancreatic Cancer with Stereotactic Radiosurgery”. Parikh DS, Burton SA, Heron DE, Zeh HE, Mosher AJ, Bahary, Lembersky BC, Ozhasoglu C, Quinn A.
· 2007 ASTRO Annual Meeting: “Impact of Chemotherapy (CT) on Parotid Dose-Volume Tolerance in Patients treated with Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy for Head and Neck Cancers. (HNC). Parikh SD, Smith RP, Heron DH, Bhatnagar AK, Burton S, Beriwal S, Huq S, Yang Y, Ferris RL, Argiris AE.
· 2005 ASCO Prostate Cancer Symposium: “Analysis of the Influence of Age on Acute and Chronic Radiotherapy Toxicity in the Treatment of Prostate Cancer”. Parikh SD, Jani AB, Vijayakumar S, Gratzle J.
Publications
· “Fractionated Radiosurgical Management of Intramedullary Spinal Cord Metastasis: A case report and review of the Literature”. Heron DE, Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery. 2009.
· “Innovative strategies in the treatment of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma” Madapathil Magis, Parikh SD, Isselstein J, Pottgen C, Homan TK, Sammer K, Zilder R, Whiteside T, Lang Stephen. 2009.
· “The Integration of 3D Imaging into Conformal Radiotherapy of Vulvar and Vaginal Cancer”. Parikh SD, Beriwal S. Gynecologic Radiation Therapy: Novel Approaches to Image Guidance and Management. Springer 2009.
· “Analysis of influence of age on acute and chronic radiotherapy toxicity in treatment of prostate cancer”. Jani AB, Parikh SD, Vijayakumar S, Gratzle J. Urology 2005.
· “Breathing Easier: Endobronchial Brachytherapy” Beriwal S, Parikh SD. Enterprise Imaging 2009.
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